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Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romanian scenic mountain road
Yahoo News
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) -A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear on a road in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania on Thursday, emergency service officials said, the latest attack in the country with the European Union's largest population of...
Survey: Romanians place highest trust in Army and Church, while Parliament ranks last
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Romanians continue to place the most trust in the Army and the Church, while Parliament remains the least trusted institution, according to the second edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted between June 20–26. The monthly...
On the Edge: Romania Urgently Moves to Prevent Bankruptcy with Tough Fiscal Measures
Novinite
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Romania is facing a severe financial crisis, with the government warning it risks running out of funds to cover pensions and salaries. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan described the situation as critical, stating that without immediate and stringent...
Metso invests in new screen manufacturing centre in Romania
Rock to Road
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July 3, 2025
Metso, a sustainable technology and solutions company for aggregates and mineral processing, is expanding its stationary screen production footprint by establishing a new manufacturing centre in Oradea, Romania. This investment will support the...
Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains
BBC
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A man has died after he was attacked by a bear in one of Romania's most scenic mountain regions. The victim, who had been riding a motorcycle, stopped at a popular tourist area on the Transfagarasan road on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The...
Two new investment funds active in Romania receive financing through EU-backed PNRR
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Two new investment funds active in Romania, Sparking Capital II and PCP SEE II, will receive allocations worth EUR 30 million under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR, after an approval from the Romanian executive and the European...
Southwestern Romania: OMV Petrom discovers new natural gas deposit near Craiova
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeastern Europe, announced Thursday, July 3, the discovery of a new natural gas reservoir in Spineni, a locality situated about 70 kilometers northeast of Craiova, southwestern Romania. The...
‘Aladdin – Live to Film Concert’ comes to Bucharest this October
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
The magic of Disney returns to Bucharest as Aladdin – Live to Film Concert takes the stage at Sala Palatului on October 10. Romanian audiences are invited to relive one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics in a special musical and cinematic...
Eastern Romania: Investigations continue in case involving Romanian IDs for Russians, Ukrainians
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Another 93 searches were carried out at public institutions and private residences on Thursday, July 3, in the case of illegally-obtained Romanian identity documents for citizens of former USSR countries. Earlier this week, Romanian police...
Employee benefits company Pluxee to acquire MyBenefits in Romania
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire MyBenefits, a fast-growing Romanian company that has developed innovative technology to provide a flexible offering of employee benefits....
The Trovants’ Story: Romania’s UNESCO Geopark Ținutul Buzăului opens new interactive visitor center
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
The UNESCO Global Geopark Ținutul Buzăului in Romania has inaugurated a new interactive visitor center in the village of Bozioru, offering a modern and immersive experience into the region’s unique geological and cultural past. Named Povestea...
Sales of Romanian car brand Dacia in France increase despite a trying market
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Dacia car sales in France, the Romanian brand’s largest market, increased again in June despite a declining overall market, bringing the brand's total volume in the country to over two million vehicles sold. This year, Dacia increased its market...
Defense Chiefs of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey Commit to Stronger Black Sea Cooperation
Novinite
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At the invitation of Bulgaria’s Chief of Defense, Admiral Emil Eftimov, a high-level trilateral meeting took place in Sofia on July 2, bringing together General Gheorghiță Vlad, Chief of the Romanian Defense Staff, and General Metin Gürak, Chief...
After the cut of bonuses for budget employees, the Romanian Prime Minister discussed with the protesting unionists
IPN
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July 3, 2025
An increasing number of young people from the Republic of Moldova choose to continue their studies in Romania, preferring faculties such as Economics, Law, or Construction. The diverse offerings and facilities for future students are presented at...
YEO’s Defic Globe buys projects for 219 MW in Romania amid rebranding
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 3, 2025
Through its subsidiary Defic Globe, YEO Technology (YEO Teknoloji Enerji ve Endüstri) is continuing its expansion in Romania. The Istanbul-based joint venture with Emsolt Investments took over 15 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or firms for...
Update: Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Update: The motorcyclist killed by a bear on the Transfăgărășan had gotten off his bike to feed and photograph the animal, according to details from the investigation quoted by Digi24. Authorities found several photos of the bear and a video on...
Romanians in 2023 overtook Ukrainians in arrivals into Belgium
Euro Weekly News
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July 1, 2025
Belgium seeks curbing illegal immigration and 'asylum shopping' Credits: Shutterstock The source of immigration to Belgium in 2023 was primarily from Romania, with nearly 21,000 new arrivals from the neighbouring country, representing 12 per cent...
Romania Rolls Out Austerity Measures to Curb Soaring Deficit
Balkan Insight
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s new Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, June 23 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT. As part of a series of measures to curb the budget deficit that came into effect on Tuesday, nearly one million public sector employees will see a...
Moldovan youth prefer Economics, Law, and Construction for studies in Romania
IPN
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July 3, 2025
0 An increasing number of young people from the Republic of Moldova choose to continue their studies in Romania, preferring faculties such as Economics, Law, or Construction. The diverse offerings and facilities for future students are presented...
Romania’s rail woes expose NATO vulnerability
Defence Blog
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has awarded a €2 million ($2 million) contract to the state-run rail freight company CFR Marfă for military transport services, despite growing concerns over the country’s deteriorating railway...